Crispus as Caesar. AE 3

Crispus as Caesar; 317-326 AD, Lugdunum, ca. 320 AD, AE 3, 3.00g. Bastien--, cf. Supp. 1, 20a (obv. legend var), cf. RIC pp. 127-8 (new bust type for issue). Obv: DN CRISPO-NOB CAES, Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed bust r. holding spear over r. shoulder and shield, slightly draped. Rx: VICTORIAE LAET PRINC PERP, Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT/PR resting on altar. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection.This is a rather unusual issue for Crispus, showing him as a beautiful armored bust.. EF